Question 1

How is this different from hiring a freelancer on Upwork?

Accepted Answer

A freelancer on Upwork is self-employed, may juggle multiple clients, and charges by the hour with platform commissions added on top. SKEPICK Global Services provides a full-time, dedicated person working exclusively for you — employed under Indian law, managed daily by our operations team, and accountable to a written SLA. You get the reliability of an employee with none of the HR, payroll, or compliance overhead. And you pay a fixed monthly rate, not an unpredictable hourly bill.

Question 2

Do I need to set up an Indian company to work with you?

Accepted Answer

No. SKEPICK employs your resource legally in India under our own entity using the Employer of Record (EOR) model. You never need to register a company in India, open an Indian bank account, or deal with Indian payroll regulations. We handle all of that on your behalf. You receive one clean USD invoice every month.

Question 3

How quickly can someone start working?

Accepted Answer

For a single-hire EOR engagement, typically 2–14 days from the date of signed agreement. Day 1–2: proposal and agreement. Day 3–7: candidate shortlisting and your approval. Day 7–14: your person is placed, onboarded to your workflow, and delivering. The timeline depends on how specific your role requirements are — simpler roles move faster.

Question 4

What happens if the person doesn't work out?

Accepted Answer

We replace them. Replacement support is included in the SKEPICK managed model — it is not an extra fee. If your dedicated resource underperforms, leaves, or is otherwise unavailable, SKEPICK initiates a replacement process immediately. You do not go back to square one, re-post a job, or restart a hiring process. This is one of the core reasons the managed model exists — you get continuity of output, not a one-time placement.

Question 5

Who manages the person day to day — me or SKEPICK?

Accepted Answer

You direct the work. SKEPICK manages the person. You tell them what to do, what to produce, and when. SKEPICK monitors their attendance, tracks performance against agreed metrics, conducts quality checks, and handles all HR and payroll matters. Think of it this way: they work for you operationally, but SKEPICK is their employer and operations manager. You get output — without the management burden.

Question 6

Can I speak to the person before they start?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SKEPICK shortlists candidates and presents them to you before any offer is made. You review the shortlist and approve the person you want. No one joins your workflow without your sign-off. This is standard in all engagements — not an optional add-on.

Question 7

What hours does the person work?

Accepted Answer

Your hours — or as close to them as practically possible given the India time zone. For US-based clients, this typically means an overlap of 4–6 hours during the US morning (which is India evening). For UK clients, the overlap is more natural. For Australian clients, the IST timezone aligns well with AEST/AEDT mornings. Specific working hours are confirmed in the written proposal before engagement begins.

Question 8

Is there a minimum commitment period?

Accepted Answer

The standard first engagement is a 90-day paid pilot with a 30-day exit clause built in. This means you can exit with 30 days' written notice at any point during or after the pilot — no penalties, no lock-in fees. After the 90-day pilot, if you want to continue, engagement moves to a rolling monthly arrangement with the same 30-day notice period.

Question 9

What roles can I start with?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly placed roles through the Start Small model are: Media Monitoring Analyst, Closed Captioning and Localization Analyst, Research and Insights Analyst, Congressional and Policy Monitor, and Content Operations Coordinator. If your requirement is different, tell us what the person needs to do — we will assess fit and revert within 24 hours.

Question 10

Why choose SKEPICK instead of a payroll-only EOR platform?

Accepted Answer

Pure EOR platforms handle payroll and compliance. You still manage the person yourself. SKEPICK manages the hire end to end — hiring, attendance, performance, quality checks, and replacement support — so you get output, not just admin. You also get one clean monthly USD invoice. If you want a managed India resource, book a free 15-minute call.

Question 11

Can the service scale up or down after we start?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most clients start with one resource or a limited scope, then expand once the workflow is working well. For managed hire engagements, additional resources can be added as needed. For media monitoring and captioning, volumes and coverage can also be adjusted, subject to agreed notice and capacity. Any change is confirmed in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from hiring a freelancer on Upwork?

Do I need to set up an Indian company to work with you?

How quickly can someone start working?

What happens if the person doesn't work out?

Who manages the person day to day — me or SKEPICK?

Can I speak to the person before they start?

What hours does the person work?

Is there a minimum commitment period?

What roles can I start with?

Why choose SKEPICK instead of a payroll-only EOR platform?

Can the service scale up or down after we start?

Still have a question not answered here?

SKEPICK Global Services
Managed Media Services from India

What does one India hire actually cost?

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from hiring a freelancer on Upwork?

Do I need to set up an Indian company to work with you?

How quickly can someone start working?

What happens if the person doesn't work out?

Who manages the person day to day — me or SKEPICK?

Can I speak to the person before they start?

What hours does the person work?

Is there a minimum commitment period?

What roles can I start with?

Why choose SKEPICK instead of a payroll-only EOR platform?

Can the service scale up or down after we start?

Still have a question not answered here?

SKEPICK Global Services Managed Media Services from India

What does one India hire actually cost?

SKEPICK Global Services
Managed Media Services from India